By Fortune Abang Senior International Trade Consultant Collins Nweke has called on the Federal Government to strengthen cooperation with the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum (NBLBF) for Nigeria’s economic growth. Nweke, the author of the soon-to-be-launched book, “Economic Diplomacy of the Diaspora”, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Mr Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday claimed the iconic award in the famous Argungu International Fishing Festival with the biggest fish-catch weighing 59 kilogrammes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner smiled home with two brand new ToyotaContinue Reading
By Josephine Obute Iyanuoluwa Atewogbola, winner of Queen Moremi Ajasoro 2024/2025, has urged the youth to focus on building character, cultivating love and engaging in the things that truly matter as they celebrate Valentine’s Day. The beauty queen spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello More than 50,000 fishermen on Saturday surged into the historic Matan Fada River in Argungu ahead of the scheduled arrival of President Bola Tinubu at the Grand Finale of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). The development disrupted the established ceremonial protocol as theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has described the motor rally organised as part of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a symbol of resilience and growing economic confidence in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,Continue Reading
By Amen Gajira Dr Jonathan Dyagas, a former Accountant of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Njet Gwong’ by the Gwong Traditional Council in the South of Kaduna State. The title, which means the shining star of Gwong, was conferred on him byContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran The Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) on Friday night unveiled the maiden Lagos edition of ‘Ubuntu Café’, to promote networking and collaboration among Nigerian creatives. This is in partnership with the British Council Nigeria, Programme for African Leadership (PfAL), and the London School of Economics andContinue Reading
The Old Secretariat Building at Marina, Lagos By Joan Odafe The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and IFRA-Nigeria have urged Nigerians to rethink heritage beyond famous monuments, highlighting overlooked cultural sites and endangered natural landscapes. The call was made on Wednesday in Lagos during an exhibition on monumentsContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Erelu of Iraye Kingdom, Dr Busola Odedina, has celebrated Iro Day 2026 with distribution of foodstuffs, with no fewer than 400 people benefitting from her medical outreach. The Erelu Iro Community Impact Day 2026 with the topic: “Celebrating Culture, Health & Community Development”, came up atContinue Reading
